Issue One
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $7.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 32-0384285
Organization Overview
Issue One is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Issue One employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Issue One is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Issue One generated $7.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Issue One has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,979,975. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ISSUE ONE IS THE LEADING CROSSPARTISAN POLITICAL REFORM GROUP IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE UNITE REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS, AND INDEPENDENTS IN THE MOVEMENT TO FIX OUR BROKEN POLITICAL SYSTEM AND BUILD AN INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING A CROSS PARTISAN MOVEMENT, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND DECISION-MAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL, AND PASSING BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FIELD CAPACITY BUILDINGISSUE ONE BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF THE DEMOCRACY REFORM FIELD BY INCUBATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS WITHIN THE NONPROFIT, JOURNALISM AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION OF ADDRESSING THE STRUCTURAL DYSFUNCTION IN OUR DEMOCRACY AND TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE PUBLIC TO DO SO.
CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENTISSUE ONE'S REFORMER'S CAUCUS, WHICH IS HALF REPUBLICAN AND HALF DEMOCRATIC, CHAMPIONS THE POLICIES THAT ADDRESS THE DYSFUNCTION IN CONGRESS - FROM TRANSPARENCY LAWS TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE ENFORCEMENT MEASURES. OUR REBUILD CONGRESS INITIATIVE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HARVARD NEGOTIATION PROJECT, HAS ENGAGED MORE THAN 60 REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, RANGING FROM MEMBERS OF THE FREEDOM CAUCUS TO THE PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS, TO IDENTIFY RULES AND PRACTICES WITHIN CONGRESS. TOGETHER, THESE GROUPS EDUCATE AND ENGAGE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ON THE POLICIES AND SOLUTIONS THAT WILL RESTORE OUR DEMOCRACY.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ISSUE ONE EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES TO WIN REFORMS TO PROTECT ELECTIONS AND ELECTION WORKERS, INCREASE FUNDING OF ELECTIONS, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, STRENGTHEN ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY, REIN IN THE HARMS CAUSED BY SOCIAL MEDIA AND REDUCE THE ROLE OF BIG MONEY IN POLITICS. WE HAVE A STRONG PRESENCE ON CAPITOL HILL, AS WELL AS IN THE MEDIA, AND PROVIDE EXPERTISE TO GROUPS ADVANCING REFORM MEASURES AT THE STATE LEVEL. WE PUBLISH GROUNDBREAKING, DEFINITIVE REPORTS ON THE BROKEN POLITICAL SYSTEM. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE THE CLIMATE FOR THE CHANGES WE BELIEVE IN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicholas Penniman Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 39.9 | $253,861 |
Ethan Rome Chief Of Strategy And Program | 39.6 | $181,647 | |
Amelia Leonardi Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 39.5 | $165,855 |
Anne Snouck-Hurgronje Chief Development Officer | 39.8 | $160,348 | |
Meredith Mcgehee Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $145,994 |
Whitney Hatch Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Jessica Kelch Programmatic Consultant | 6/29/22 | $195,335 |
Bruce Patton Programmatic Consultant | 6/29/22 | $150,000 |
Timothy Roemer Programmatic Consultant | 6/29/22 | $115,306 |
Zach Wamp Consulting Programmatic Consultant | 6/29/22 | $133,046 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,925,851 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $200,268 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,925,851 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,241 |
| Investment income | $134 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $200 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,980,798 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $90,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $613,173 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $260,522 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,330,358 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,702 |
| Other employee benefits | $68,485 |
| Payroll taxes | $131,651 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,070 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $92,422 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,000,434 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $24,948 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $423,301 |
| Travel | $143,170 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,153 |
| Insurance | $3,495 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,280,243 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,428,338 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,300,970 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $576,270 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $892 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,234 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,248 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $49,237 |
| Total assets | $6,409,189 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $420,246 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $116,542 |
| Total liabilities | $536,788 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,624,166 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,248,235 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,409,189 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Issue One has awarded $172,126 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Brookline, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $36,063 |
Brookline, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $36,063 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 35 grants that Issue One has recieved totaling $3,499,211.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
Peter G Peterson Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ABOUT BIPARTISAN REFORMS TO THE FEDERAL ELECTION CERTIFICATION PROCESS. | $225,000 |
Laidir Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF ISSUE ONE IN SUPPORT OF THE REBUILD CONGRESS INITIATIVE. | $200,000 |
Educational Ventures Inc Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Democracy Fund Voice Inc Washington, DC | $4,065,854 | $19,697,419 |
Center For The Study Of Social Policy Washington, DC | $21,257,623 | $17,047,188 |
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Rockville, MD | $9,226,443 | $11,018,465 |
Issue One Washington, DC | $6,409,189 | $6,980,798 |
Public Affairs Council Inc Washington, DC | $11,621,204 | $5,655,372 |
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Greenbelt, MD | $5,175,740 | $5,464,465 |
Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore, MD | $10,378,836 | $6,289,035 |
Students For Life Action Fredericksburg, VA | $1,451,921 | $3,948,083 |
Public Access Corporation Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,735,762 | $3,589,628 |
The Congressional Institute Inc Alexandria, VA | $6,719,545 | $3,277,666 |
Civil Justice Reform Group Great Falls, VA | $1,472,377 | $2,732,622 |
Earth Intelligence Network Oakton, VA | $0 | $2,617,616 |